Controller (Parsippany)

Company DescriptionFortune 500 Consumer Products Company Job DescriptionDescription: CONTROLLER – Top 200 Co. in Morris County NJ seeking fast track candidate for highly visible role reporting to CFO. Prior public accounting experience and CPA Required.Responsibilities:Supervises Financial Reporting and Accounting Review process along with managing accounting staff of 1-3.Responsible for timely and accurate results analysis during monthly consolidation processMonitor and analyze monthly operating and cash flow results against budget and forecastHighlight major variances, report all significant items, and any key information enabling achievement of strategic goalsDirect financial audits, Balance Sheet reviews, evaluates existing processes and controls, and recommends improvementsOversees implementation and monitoring of internal controls and new Corporate financial and accounting policiesManage monthly and quarterly reporting and analysis of LIFO and inventory revaluation reservesMonthly review of Foreign Exchange and commodity hedging recorded by the field. Responsible for US Cost Center Reporting. Responsible for North America tax packages reviewReview all related appropriations requests and related business casesManage Preparation of Financial Outlooks and communicate any known risks, opportunities, or relevant informationDrive accurate Operating Income and Cash Flow projectionsAssist in recruiting, training, and supervising departmental staff as needed in support of department’s objectivesResponsible for HQ Fixed Assets including ensuring effective controls are in place, assets are monitored for timely capitalization and disposition, and annual asset counts take placeTracking and reporting of various accrualsAd Hoc Projects and presentations to Sr. mgmt.QualificationsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting/ Finance Required. MBA Highly Preferred. Seeking Fast track candidates with 6-10 years of accounting and financial analysis experience. CPA Certification Required. Finance experience in a manufacturing environment required. A combination of public accounting and financial analysis or accounting experience preferred. Thorough understanding of GAAP, financial statements, and metricsKnowledge of internal controls systems, SOX and US GAAP is essentialDemonstrates strong leadership skills and influences change where appropriateStrong skills in information technology financial applications, particularly SAP (or an equivalent ERP system), Hyperion and Excel.Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder. NO Relocation candidates will be consideredAdditional Information$120K-130K + BonusSummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Accounting/AuditingExperience level: DirectorIndustry: Staffing And Recruiting